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    What makes our climbing beans so colourful?

    We have many beautifully marked bean seeds in our National Collection of Heritage Vegetables. Here we reveal what's behind their coats of colour.

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    The Organic Gardening Podcast - January

    Join Fiona Taylor as she chats to Adam Alexander, aka 'The Seed Detective', in a special New Year episode.

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    What to do if your garden is flooded

    We’ve endured seven named storms since September 2023, with Storm Henk causing widespread flooding across the UK this month. Head gardener Emma O’Neill shares 10 tips for protecting your growing space before and after floodwater.

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    Tune into our Heritage Seed Library on BBC Radio Four!

    We’re extremely excited to be included in a BBC Radio Four segment on its World at One programme.

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    Our Heritage Seed Library Seed List is now open!

    We’re very excited about the launch of our 2024 Heritage Seed Library Seed List!

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    Make your own crab apple gin liqueur

    Our Shropshire Master Composter project coordinator Rachel Phillips-Street shares one of her favourite homemade gifts

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    Chris Collins on…sustainable terrariums

    Terrariums make a fantastic homemade Christmas gift, writes our head of organic horticulture Chris Collins, just make sure you keep them eco-friendly.

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    The Organic Gardening Podcast - December

    Our guest this month is Anthony McCluskey from Butterfly Conservation, who shares some fascinating advice about how to support butterflies and caterpillars in your growing space.

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    The Organic Gardening Podcast - November

    In this month’s podcast, Chris hops across the border to visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to learn more about its conservation work.

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    Chris Collins on…planting trees

    Our head of organic horticulture shares why he loves trees and how to plant them successfully